Religion briefs 8-11-10

Zion Youth Conference set for Aug. 13-15
Edgefield Baptist Church’s Zion Youth Ministry will host Youth Conference 2010 Aug. 13-15. The theme is “Abraham’s Seed.” The conference will start Friday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m., with guest speaker MinisterTamarkus Cook, and will conclude Sunday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Minister Stephanie Caldwell. Edgefield is at 140 Church St. in Fayetteville. For more information, call the church, 770-461-7388.

Homecoming, revival planned at Bethlehem
Bethlehem Baptist Church will hold its Homecoming Sunday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dwight Elder, senior pastor at Bethlehem, will preach. Bethlehem’s revival is Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 18-20, at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Ed Cochran, pastor of Floyd Chapel in Stockbridge, is the guest speaker. Bethlehem is in Peachtree City at 475 Dividend Dr. For more information contact the church, 770-631-0267.

Jesus Feast continues through Sept. 18
The Jesus Feast, a project conceived by two Christian business women from Fayette County, started yesterday and will continue through Sept. 18. Jesus Feast is a plan which invites individuals to spend 40 days focusing on Jesus beginning Tuesday, Aug. 10, and ending on The Day of Atonement, Saturday, Sept. 18. Participation is encouraged either with a partner or in a group to examine and explore the miracles of Jesus each day, to read scripture, sing, pray and give testimonies. Local radio station J93.3 will read one miracle each day at 2:40 p.m. The project will conclude with a community service at the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville on the final day, Sept. 18. Visit the website, www.jesusfeast.org, for more information.

New website for MRBC
McDonough Road Baptist Church launched its newly rebuilt website on Aug. 1. The website is still being enhanced, but basic information, sermons, and other resources and information are available. The website was dedicated in morning worship, Sunday, Aug. 1. The address is www.mcdonoughroad.org.

Radiance ministry starts this month
Radiance, the Women’s Ministry at Dogwood Church, will start back up this month with an array of morning and evening Bible studies. Free childcare is provided. Dogwood Church is at 975 Ga. Hwy 74 N., Tyrone (770-487-6691). To find Bible study information and register for classes visit the Women’s Ministry website at www.dogwoodradiance.com.

Flint Ridge revival starts Aug. 18
Flint Ridge Baptist Church will hold its Revival Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 18-20 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest preachers are: Wednesday, the Rev. Roosevelt Loveless of Grace Baptist Church in Morrow; Thursday (Youth Night), Minister Walter Kearse of Beulah Land Bible Church in Warner Robins; and Friday, the Rev. Carlton Huff, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Riverdale. Flint Ridge is in northeast Fayette County at 104 Old Rd., just off of Ga. Highway 85. For more information email flintridge@netzero.net or call 770-461-8742.

Upward flag football, cheerleading at MRBC
McDonough Road Baptist Church invites children kindergarten age through eighth grade to register for Upward Flag football and cheerleading. Cost is $80 for flag football and $80 for cheerleading. Registration forms and fees may be dropped off at the church office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and the deadline is Aug. 20. Practices begin Monday, Aug. 28, and the first games are Saturday, Oct. 23. Call 770-460-5423 for more information. The church is at 352 McDonough Rd., Fayetteville, just past the department of drivers’ services office.